December 23, 2015

Describing Creative People from Scott Barry Kaufman

Via The Creativity Post, Scott Barry Kaufman lists Eight Ways of Describing Creative People. He believes "creative individuals are really good at mixing and matching all sorts of seemingly contradictory emotions, ideas, and personality traits to produce something truly original and meaningful." Here are a few of his points that caught my interest:

Creative People are:

"Playfully Serious. Creative people are silly, playful, and realize the absurdity of life, but they can also be extremely serious and focused on the issues that matter the most to them. Even when being serious, however, creative people tend to have a playful mindset, which helps them bounce back from setbacks and be comfortable with trial-and-error."

"Mindful Daydreamers. They are master observers of human nature-- and they use much of that material for their creative work-- but they are also able to turn inward and let their minds wander and imagine new worlds."

"Logically Intuitive. They listen to their intuition, but they do not let their intuition completely dictate their behavior; while using intuition to inform their decisions, they can also be intensely rational and logical."

Can you see yourself in the above descriptions? For more interesting details, see the complete post.